Octagram Star Light Grey Rhinestone Earrings

Rhinestone, also known as paste, strass, or crystal, is a term used to describe imitation gemstones. These faux jewels can be made from glass, crystal, or plastic. Rhinestones were first invented in the late 1700s when the back of cut glass was painted with a metal-like powder. It was in the late 1800s that Swarovski became the first to produce rhinestones and crystals using machine power, leading the way for mass production of crystal and glass jewelry. These light grey glass rhinestone earrings are from the 1940s to 1950s.

Dimensions: diameter 1 1/2 inches

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